By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Twilight League With thanks to Harry Noyes III and the late Vin DiLauro In 1959, The Boy lived on Kelsey Avenue; on summer nights, he was allowed to ride his bicycle up to Painter Park each … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Lone Sailor I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day, with the white clouds flying, And the flung … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Sgt. John Jarvie, WHPD It was just after midnight, and the police officers assigned to the 12-8 shift were gathered for their customary briefing when an emergency call came in on the radio from another officer: “I’m at the corner of Washington … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Savin Rock’s Transition Part VSee part 1 here.See part 2 here.See part 3 here.See part 4 here. The following is presented as submitted by Steve Hildrich from news clippings and his personal recollections: On July 5, 1984, the Bradley Point … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Savin Rock’s Transition Part IVSee part 1 here.See part 2 here.See part 3 here.See part 5 here. The following is presented as submitted by Steve Hildrich from news clippings and his personal recollections: During 1978, Mayor Robert Johnson … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Savin Rock’s Transition Part IIISee part 1 here.See part 2 here.See part 4 here.See part 5 here. By 1967, most of the structures and attractions at Savin Rock had been removed, although The Boy remembers that some remained until 1969 or … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Savin Rock’s Transition Part II See part 1 here. See part 3 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. “We Knew the Rock Was Fading” Savin Rock brought both pleasure and pain--Rosalie DeFeo remembers it this way: During the 1940s, my … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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By Dan Shine Savin Rock’s Transition Part I See part 2 here. See part 3 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. Those of us of a certain age have fond and romanticized memories of Old Savin Rock. It was a wonderful, magical place, and … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist New Haven Topography Part II Scientific tradition holds that the continental glacier entered and completely covered Connecticut about 26,000 years ago. In addition, tradition holds that the Ice Age … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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New Haven Topography Topography is defined the study of the shape and features of land surfaces. It is the intent of this article to describe the early topography of Greater New Haven, and to explain its influence on its … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner